Name: "Z"-Pseudonym Political Party: Anti-Federalist
State Representation
Z is from Boston, Massachusettes. Massachusettes was evenly anti-federalist and federalist. Eventually, Mass. went on to ratify the constitution in 1788 due to the Massachusettes compromise. The compromise called for ammendements (bill of rights) that would insure peoples rights. The federalist eventually excepted and then the constitution was ratified in Massachusettes. Later on, five states subsequently voted for ratification, four of which followed the Massachusetts model of recommending amendments along with their ratification.
Occupation and Background: Z was most likely a member of the upper class. Probably a rich white man. He was very educated and believes strongly against the federalist, and does not want the constitution ratified. He is known for his criticizims toward Ben Franklin, who he reffers to as "the doctor" in his writings.
Constitutional Convention: Since no one knew who z was, he was not part of the convention. He was not invited, so even if he tried to go, he would not have been able too.
State Ratifying Convention: Z was not part of this for the same reasons he was not part of the constitutional convention. No one knows who he is, due to his pseudonym.
Ratification Arguments: Z was against the ratification of the constitution. He wanted more freedoms toward the people. He believed the constitution could lead to abuse of power, and ultimately to the same tyrannical situation the sates had faced against Britain not long ago.
References: The main references of Z would be other leading anti-federalists who supported his cause. These include Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, and Sam Adams.
Foes: Z's main foe was Benjamin Franklin. He is known for his criticizm of Franklin in his 2 articles. He attacks Franklin for being pro-ratification although he says the constitution has many faults.
Political Party: Anti-Federalist
State Representation
Z is from Boston, Massachusettes. Massachusettes was evenly anti-federalist and federalist. Eventually, Mass. went on to ratify the constitution in 1788 due to the Massachusettes compromise. The compromise called for ammendements (bill of rights) that would insure peoples rights. The federalist eventually excepted and then the constitution was ratified in Massachusettes. Later on, five states subsequently voted for ratification, four of which followed the Massachusetts model of recommending amendments along with their ratification.
Occupation and Background: Z was most likely a member of the upper class. Probably a rich white man. He was very educated and believes strongly against the federalist, and does not want the constitution ratified. He is known for his criticizims toward Ben Franklin, who he reffers to as "the doctor" in his writings.
Constitutional Convention: Since no one knew who z was, he was not part of the convention. He was not invited, so even if he tried to go, he would not have been able too.
State Ratifying Convention: Z was not part of this for the same reasons he was not part of the constitutional convention. No one knows who he is, due to his pseudonym.
Ratification Arguments: Z was against the ratification of the constitution. He wanted more freedoms toward the people. He believed the constitution could lead to abuse of power, and ultimately to the same tyrannical situation the sates had faced against Britain not long ago.
References: The main references of Z would be other leading anti-federalists who supported his cause. These include Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, and Sam Adams.
Foes: Z's main foe was Benjamin Franklin. He is known for his criticizm of Franklin in his 2 articles. He attacks Franklin for being pro-ratification although he says the constitution has many faults.
Bibliography
"Anti-Federalism." Wikipedia. 20 Sept. 2009. Web. 20 Sept. 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Federalism. "Massachusetts Compromise." Wikipedia. 10 Sept. 2009. Web. 20 Sept. 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts_compromise. "’Z’ Boston Independent Chronicle." Teachingamericanhistory.org/. 2008. Web. 20 Sept. 2009. http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=1980.